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Filter element for filtering a fluid and a filter unit formed therefrom

US11491424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2012
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/694
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter element for filtering a fluid comprises a first clamping ring with an outer ring; a first filter disk; a first inner support plate for supporting the first filter disk and which faces to the outside or to an inner flow channel; a second inner support plate provided with recesses; a second filter disk arranged adjacent the second inner support plate; and a second clamping ring which is connected to the first clamping ring by connecting elements. The filter disks and the inner support plates are arranged inside a housing which is formed by the clamping rings, by at least one outer ring and by outer support plates provided with recesses and covering the filter disks on the outside.

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